Tender

Post Adoption Birth Family Support

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council, in collaboration with Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is seeking bids for the "Post Adoption Birth Family Support" project, aimed at providing essential support services for birth families involved in the adoption process within Medway. This tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and employs an open procurement method. The contract is intended for a duration of up to two years, starting from September 2, 2016, with a total value of £76,646. The deadline for submitting tender applications was July 19, 2016, and services will be delivered to families in the South East region, specifically targeting postal codes including ME4 4TR.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in family support, counselling, and social services. Businesses with expertise in delivering supportive programmes to families facing challenges, particularly in relation to adoption, domestic violence, and substance abuse, would find this project particularly suitable. By engaging in this tender, eligible organisations can enhance their service offerings and expand their reach within the community, thereby contributing to the welfare of families and the broader social fabric of Medway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Adoption Birth Family Support

Notice Description

Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Medway Council (the Council) are ambitious for all its children and strives to support children to have the best start in life. The CCG and the Council want all children to be confident and resilient individuals, successful learners, effective contributors and responsible citizens. Children are best supported to achieve this through resilient families, who in turn contribute to thriving communities. The CCG and the Council wants all children to grow up in circumstances where parents or carers provide safe and effective care. Therefore the CCG and the Council seek formal quotations to appoint a provider to deliver the provision of Post Adoption Support Services. The Post Adoptive Services are to birth families who have been a part of the adoption process of a child in Medway. The service is to provide counselling and support, intensive family outreach and support to birth families during and post adoption, to access evidenced based support programmes for domestic violence/alcohol/drug abuse. The service should supports effective communication with statutory agencies and signposting to other specialist services. In addition self-development and peer support groups along with identity work will be undertaken. The Initial contract will be awarded to one provider for the duration of one year with the option to extend for one further year. The contract value quoted of PS76,646 is based on the total contractual length possible inclusive of extension options as outlined above (2 years, 1+1). Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Register on the Kent Business Portal express interest and download the competitive document which are available immediately and submit to the deadline required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318bca36-a1fa-429b-a0ad-dac7f4196551
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,646 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2016 - 1 Sep 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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